Music Faculty & Staff
Guiding Your Musical Journey
Our faculty at the Cal Poly Pomona Music Department are distinguished performers, composers, and researchers, dedicated to providing personalized instruction and mentorship. We ensure that you receive the support and guidance needed to reach your highest artistic and professional potential.
We take pride in our distinguished faculty and dedicated staff, integral to your success. Our faculty bring a wealth of expertise and experience, deeply committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive both academically and artistically.
Performers
Many of our faculty are active performers, regularly participating in concerts and recitals, both nationally and internationally.
Composers
Our composition faculty have their works performed by leading ensembles and orchestras around the world.
Researchers
Faculty members contribute to the field of musicology with cutting-edge research, published in prestigious journals and presented at international conferences.
Educators
With a strong focus on teaching excellence, our faculty members have received numerous awards and recognitions for their contributions to music education.
Teaching
Faculty members lead a variety of courses ranging from music theory and history to performance and technology.
Mentorship
Faculty provide one-on-one guidance, helping you navigate your academic and professional journeys.
Community Engagement
Faculty and staff organize and participate in numerous events, including concerts, workshops, and masterclasses, enriching the cultural life of the campus and community.
Full-Time Faculty
Dr. Evan Ware
Theory, Composition
Dr. Rickey H. Badua
Beginning & Instrumental Conducting, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band
Dr. Nita Baxani
Music Education/Pre-credential Studies, Early Childhood Music
Dr. Kevin P. Green
Music Industry Studies, Music Research, Commercial Music, Hip-Hop Culture, Jazz
Dr. Ernest Harrison
Musicology, Ethnic Studies, General Music
Dr. Janine Riveire
Orchestras, Bowed Strings, Music Education/Pre-credential Studies
Dr. Isaac Schankler
Music Industry Studies, New Music Ensemble
Dr. Nadia Shpachenko
Piano Studies, Piano Ensemble
Dr. Nik茅 St. Clair
Choirs, Choral Conducting, Musicianship
Dr. Jessie Vallejo
Ethnomusicology, Mariachi
Arthur Winer
Audio Technology, Music Industry Studies, Songwriter Showcase
Music Staff
Dalia Puentes
Part-Time Faculty
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Amante, April | Voice, Music Fundamentals | acamante@cpp.edu |
| Barret, Emily | Studio Guitar | nebarrett@cpp.edu |
| Bement, Peter | Bands, Instrumental Conductor | pwbement@cpp.edu |
| Blumberg, Kira | Viola | kablumberg@cpp.edu |
| Canchola, Shannon | Flute | srcanchola@cpp.edu |
| Chubb, Mark | Music for Media | machubb@cpp.edu |
| Cohan, Timothy | Publishing, Copyright & Licensing | tacohan@cpp.edu |
| Deutsch, Elliott | Intro to Music Technology | emdeutsh@cpp.edu |
| Elefante, Baba | Electric Bass | cjelefante@cpp.edu |
| Encina, Bethany | Voice | baencina@cpp.edu |
| Fenderson, Lisa | Musicianship, Theory, Piano | lcfenderson@cpp.edu |
| Gaspard Bolin, Marc | Low Brass | gaspardbolin@cpp.edu |
| Goknar, Evren | Mastering and Digital Delivery | eigoknar@cpp.edu |
| Graulty, Philip | Guitar, Music Fundamentals | pjgraulty@cpp.edu |
| Gravelle, Buzz (Darren) | Theory, Guitar | drgravelle@cpp.edu |
| Guerra, Yalil | World Music Ensemble | yguerra@cpp.edu |
| Hernandez, Francisco | Mariachi | franciscoh1@cpp.edu |
| Jung, Michael | Piano Studies | mhjung@cpp.edu |
| Katznelson, Marci | MIS, Protocols, Music Fundamentals | mkatznelson@cpp.edu |
| Lacoste, Steve | Form and Analysis, Theory | smlacoste@cpp.edu |
| Langham, Andy | Jazz/Commercial Studio Piano | alangham@cpp.edu |
| Lee-Song, Christine | Strings | cslee1@cpp.edu |
| Low-Atwater, Elizabeth | Bassoon | ealowatwater@cpp.edu |
| Luer, Tom | Jazz Band, Woodwinds, Improve, Sax, Soul Music | tdluer@cpp.edu |
| Maldonado, Ana Maria | Fundamentals, Cello | ammaldonado@cpp.edu |
| Martinez, David | Intro to Music Tech | dmartinez@cpp.edu |
| Millar, Michael | Careers in Music | mwmillar@cpp.edu |
| Narro, Oscar | Live Sound Production | ojnarro@cpp.edu |
| Neill, Roger | Composition, Technology, Ethnomusicology | rwneill@cpp.edu |
| Pittel, David | Trumpet | dapittel@cpp.edu |
| Pitts, Laura | Musicianship | lkpitts@cpp.edu |
| Schlitt, Bill | Percussion | wpschlitt@cpp.edu |
| Shiotsuki, Ryan | Western Classical Traditions | rishiotsuki@cpp.edu |
| Silva, Linda | Clarinet | lgsilva@cpp.edu |
| Snyder, Vernon | Piano Studies, Fundamentals | vgsnyder@cpp.edu |
| Stuntz, Lori | Trombone, Brass Ensemble | lastuntz@cpp.edu |
| Taylor, Joel | Drumset | jltaylor@cpp.edu |
| Vuk, Kendra | Voice, Music Theater Workshop | klynch@cpp.edu |
| Wallin-Huff, Sarah | History of Music Tech | sjwallin@cpp.edu |